Don "The Dragon" Wilson, 11-time world champion with 47 knockouts in four decades, graced the August 1999 cover of Karate Illustrated with his devastating uppercut. Wilson made his name in the ring and created worldwide fame on the silver screen starring in countless films including his iconic Bloodfist. Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com

The first BRAVE Combat Federation event in Bulgaria, BRAVE CF 86, met expectations by delivering thrilling fights to the enthusiastic fans present at the arena in Burgas and to viewers worldwide. Here are the detailed BRAVE CF 86 Results. In the headline bout, Mohammed Said Maalem bounced back impressively from his defeat at BRAVE CF 81 by defeating Bulgarian veteran Atanas Djambazov in the third round. The initial round witnessed a showdown of strength as both competitors vied for control. Djambazov began to display signs of tiredness in the second round but persisted in fending off Said Maalem's assaults. Nonetheless, in the third round, Said Maalem seized the opportunity presented by Djambazov's fatigue and secured a victory. In the co-main event of BRAVE Combat Federation, Alex Lohoré secured his second consecutive first-round victory by defeating Bulgaria's Jivko Stoimenov. Lohoré sealed the win with a devastating uppercut that sent Stoimenov to the canvas, prompting the referee to step in after Lohoré continued with a series of strikes. Post-match, Lohoré revealed his desire for a Super Welterweight title opportunity and deliberated on the prospect of challenging Kamal Magomedov. The intense battle between Pavel Vladev and Christian Mach turned out to be quite eventful. Vladev initially aimed for a quick victory, but Mach's grappling expertise thwarted his efforts. Despite coming close to a ground-and-pound stoppage at the end of the first round, Vladev ran out of time. A similar scenario unfolded in the second round, but this time Vladev clinched the win with ground and pound just moments before the round concluded, extending his winning streak to six matches. Khamzat Maaev made a successful return to form by securing a first-round submission win over Antonio Bushev. Maaev applied constant pressure from the outset, preventing Bushev from launching any significant offense before locking in a triangle choke. This victory marked Maaev's fifth first-round finish in his professional MMA career, showcasing a strong resurgence following his defeat at BRAVE CF 79. Amateur MMA champion Rusi Minev, who has won six titles, showcased his grappling skills in a dominant professional performance against Christos Tsirimokos, handing Tsirimokos his first defeat in professional MMA. In another bout, Gabriel Gilthon faced Eduard Evdokimov in a catchweight match that pitted a grappler against a striker, with Evdokimov securing a stoppage win in the third round with a powerful liver kick followed by strikes. The opening fight saw Anton Yanchev securing a first-round submission victory to maintain his undefeated record, marking his third consecutive stoppage win. BRAVE Combat Federation, with its recent event BRAVE CF 86, solidified its position as a leading force in European MMA and as the most globally recognized MMA organization. Upcoming events include BRAVE CF 87 in the Netherlands on September 22, followed by BRAVE CF 88 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, featuring a world title doubleheader just six days later. BRAVE CF 86 Results Light Heavyweight: Said Maalem def. Atanas Djambazov via TKO (punches) - 3m15s - Round 3 Super Welterweight - Alex Lohoré def. Jivko Stoimenov via KO (punches) - 4m03s - Round 1 Lightweight: Pavel Vladev def. Christian Mach via TKO (strikes) - 4m50s - Round 2 Super Lightweight: Khamzat Maaev def. Antonio Bushev via submission (triangle choke) - 1m50s - Round 1 Lightweight: Rusi Minev def. Christos Tsirimokos via unanimous decision (3x 30-27) Catchweight 68kg - Eduard Evdokimov def. Gabriel Gilthon via TKO (Strikes) - 2m59s - Round 3 Lightweight: Anton Yanchev def. Patryk Krzak via submission (rear-naked choke) - 2m47s - Round 1

Watch the LIVE Stream of BRAVE CF 86, TOMORROW at 2PM ET | 11 AM PT - on Black Belt Magazine Website BRAVE Combat Federation is set to host BRAVE CF 86 on August 24 in Burgas, Bulgaria, marking the organization's debut in the country. This event is part of BRAVE Combat Federation's 2024 Europe tour and will showcase top fighters from Bulgaria facing off against MMA stars from various parts of the world. Watch the Event Live HERE: The main event will feature a highly anticipated Light Heavyweight showdown between BRAVE CF veteran and Arab legend Mohamed Said Maalem, who aims to recover from his loss to Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 81, and Bulgarian superstar Atanas Djambazov, who is making a comeback to MMA to revive his career. Also Read: Khamzat Maaev slaps Antonio Bushev ahead of BRAVE CF 86 after being called ''Chimaev of AliExpress'' Additionally, the co-main event will see a significant Super Welterweight division fight between Alex Lohoré and Jivko Stoimenov. Lohoré, who impressed by defeating former champion Marcin Bandel at BRAVE CF 83, is eager to earn a title shot with another dominant performance. His opponent, Jivko Stoimenov, will seek to continue his two-fight winning streak in front of his home crowd in Bulgaria. Watch the Event Promo Here is the Full Fight Card Here are the Results from the Weigh-Ins BRAVE CF 86 Weigh in Results Light Heavyweight: Atanas Djambazov (93.2kg) vs. Said Maalem (93.1kg) Super Welterweight: Jivko Stoimenov (79.8kg) vs. Alex Lohoré (79.6kg) Lightweight: Pavel Vladev (70.7kg) vs. Christian Mach (70.8kg) Super Lightweight: Antonio Bushev (75.1kg) vs. Khamzat Maaev (75.1kg) Lightweight: Rusi Minev (70.4kg) vs. Christos Tsirimokos (70.5kg) Catchweight (68kg): Gabriel Gilthon (67.5kg) vs. Eduard Evdokimov (68kg) Lightweight: Anton Yanchev (70.6kg) vs. Patryk Krzak (70.8kg)

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) concluded the 2024 PFL Global Playoffs with an action-packed event of fights live from The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The evening’s card featured four playoff bouts across the Featherweight and Welterweight divisions and now the PFL World Championship bouts are set. In the highly anticipated main event of the evening, Brendan Loughnane and Kai Kamaka III battled with a spot in the 2024 PFL Featherweight Championship on the line. It was the Pride of Manchester, Loughnane taking the split decision, securing an opportunity for his second PFL World Title against Timur Khizriev. In the co-main event of the evening, Magomed Umalatov faced off against Neiman Gracie, who took the fight on short notice as an alternate. The fight saw exciting back and forth action both standing up and on the mat, but in the end, “Prince” Umalatov took the decision victory, remaining undefeated to start his career and making his first-ever appearance in the PFL World Championships against fellow unbeaten superstar, Shamil Musaev. PFL Featherweight Playoff action kicked off with PFL Challenger Series alum Gabriel Braga battling against the undefeated Timur Khizriev. After three rounds, two of the three judges awarded Khizriev the split decision, sending him to the PFL World Championship against Brendan Loughnane. “Tonight the PFL showcased the best action in MMA once again with four fighters continuing their $1 million dollar journey,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The energy of a PFL Playoff event brings out the very best in our athletes. We look forward to crowning our 2024 PFL World Champions.” A mere eight weeks after their Regular Season matchup, Shamil Musaev and Murad Ramazanov met in the Welterweight Semifinals and the rematch had a similar result. The undefeated Musaev cruised to a unanimous decision win, blanking fellow Russian on the scorecards and setting up his 2024 World Championship fight against Umalatov Two-time PFL Champion Ray Cooper III battled Mukhamed Berkhamov and in the end it was Berkhamov who won by a closely contested split decision. This was Berkhamov’s PFL debut and he moved his career record to 17-2. Further action saw Enrique Barzola defeating Tyler Diamond by a unanimous decision in the Featherweight showcase. Barzola moved his career record to 21-9-2. In a Featherweight bout, Jose Perez defeated Jesse Stirn by a unanimous decision. This was Perez's PFL debut and he won his fifth straight fight overall.  Maxwell Djantou Nana and Kent Mafileo competed in a heavyweight contest. In the second round, Djantou finished his opponent with a technical knockout. All six of his wins have come via knockout and Djantou will now go on to compete in PFL Africa. In the first fight of the evening, Shido Boris Esperanca defeated Tyler Hill by first-round TKO. Esperanca moved his career record to 9-1 and will now be competing in the inaugural 2025 PFL Africa season.  All 2024 PFL Global Season events are live across ESPN platforms in the U.S. and DAZN in Canada and Europe with additional international premium sports platform distribution reaching 160 countries globally.

Since making her UFC debut in 2021, Tabatha "Baby Shark" Ricci has quickly become a formidable force in the strawweight division. Despite facing a tough start by stepping up on short notice and moving up a weight class to face France’s Manon Fiorot at 125 pounds—a bout she lost in the second round—Ricci rebounded impressively upon returning to her natural 115-pound division. She embarked on a dominant four-fight winning streak before encountering a setback against Loopy Godinez last November at Madison Square Garden. Now, three years into her UFC journey, Ricci reflects on her evolution as a fighter. "I've been learning a lot," Ricci shares. "Understanding what's effective for me and what isn't has been crucial. Having the same dedicated team since the beginning has allowed us to grow together on this journey. We're continuously improving and learning from each experience." Ricci regained her momentum with a hard-fought split decision victory over Tecia Pennington earlier this year in St. Louis. This Saturday, she faces one of her most seasoned opponents yet: Angela Hill, a veteran who brings a wealth of experience and a shared history with Ricci into the Octagon at the UFC APEX. Angela Hill's resume speaks for itself. Debuting in the UFC back in 2014 against Emily Kagan, Hill has earned four Fight of the Night bonuses and one Performance of the Night bonus throughout her career. As a former Invicta FC strawweight champion, she holds the record for the most wins (11) and most fights (24) in UFC strawweight history. For Ricci, sharing the cage with Hill is not just another fight—it's a significant milestone. "It was an honor to train with Angela, and now facing her in the cage is a huge step in my career," Ricci expresses. "I feel truly honored to compete against someone of her caliber, and I'm excited to showcase my skills against such a respected opponent." With Hill currently ranked No. 9 and Ricci just outside the top 10 at No. 11, this matchup carries significant implications for the strawweight division's landscape. A victory for Ricci could catapult her into the coveted top 10 rankings, edging her closer to title contention. Despite her recent win over Pennington, Ricci isn't resting on her laurels and seeks to deliver an even more compelling performance in this co-main event. "I'm still striving to step into the cage and fully immerse myself in the fight, finding that perfect zone where everything clicks," Ricci explains. "As you climb higher in the rankings, the competition gets tougher, making it challenging to find that flow. The fight with Tecia was close, but I believe I did enough to secure the win. Against Angela, I'm feeling confident and ready to showcase my best." At 29 years old, Ricci acknowledges that the path ahead will only present tougher challenges, but she embraces the pressure as a driving force in her pursuit of greatness. Don't miss a moment of the action at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho, live from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 24, 2024. Prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, followed by the main card live on ESPN & ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Witness as Tabatha Ricci attempts to make a statement and break into the top 10 against veteran Angela Hill in what promises to be an electrifying showdown.

Veteran UFC Strawweight Angela Hill is set to make her 26th walk to the Octagon this Saturday, facing Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho. At 39, Hill is proving that age is just a number, showing no signs of slowing down and hitting her prime nearly a decade after her UFC debut. Despite being labeled as a gatekeeper, Hill is rewriting the narrative. "I might be Holly Holm when it comes to the oldest lady in the UFC," she joked, but with four wins in her last five fights, including victories over two Top 15-ranked opponents, Hill is far from done. Hill credits her recent surge to her training at Alliance MMA, where an abundance of female training partners and experienced coaches have kept her sharp. "Iron sharpens iron," she says, and Hill's improved confidence and aggressive approach in the gym have translated into better performances in the Octagon. As she prepares for her co-main event clash against Ricci, Hill is focused on a more offensive strategy, targeting her opponent's weaknesses rather than just avoiding grappling exchanges. This mindset shift has paid off, with Hill securing her first finish in four years by submitting Luana Pinheiro via guillotine choke. Heading into Saturday's fight, Hill is determined to bring the same energy. "Orcas are the number one killer of baby sharks, and that’s the vibe I wanted to bring into this fight week," she said, signaling her intent to dominate Ricci in the Octagon. Don't miss Angela Hill's latest chapter as she aims to continue her winning streak at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho, live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 24, 2024. Prelims start at 7pm ET/4pm PT, with the main card kicking off live on ESPN & ESPN+ at 10pm ET/7pm PT.

With just hours remaining for the historic BRAVE CF 86 event in Bulgaria, tensions rose during the staredowns in Burgas on Friday evening, requiring officials to intervene. Before their main event clash on Saturday night, Mohamed Said Maalem and Atanas Djambazov had an intense face-off. However, the incident that drew the most attention at the staredowns was Khamzat Maaev, who went at opponent Antonio Bushev. Turkish star Khamzat Maaev slapped Antonio Bushev, which led to a scuffle between the fighters that had to be controlled by the officials in attendance. Later, Maaev explained that he slapped Bushev because of his recent comments. Bushev had suggested that Maaev was a "Khamzat Chimaev from AliExpress or Temu," a remark that did not sit well with Maaev. Maaev, who recently fought at BRAVE CF 79, has often been compared to Khamzat Chimaev, who also gained global recognition through BRAVE Combat Federation. Meanwhile, Bushev aims to challenge the hype surrounding Maaev and give the Bulgarian fans something to cheer. Earlier in the week, Antonio had jokingly said Maaev was a ''discounted Chimaev'', claiming he was a ''Temu Chimaev'' or ''Aliexpress Chimaev''. Elsewhere, Jivko Stoimenov and Alex Lohoré had a heated staredown ahead of their Super Welterweight co-main event at BRAVE CF 86, with both fighters clashing heads. Christian Mach and Pavel Vladev also heightened the intensity during the staredown before their Lightweight bout on Saturday night. Prior to the staredowns, all fighters successfully made weight on their first attempt, making all bouts official for the historic event in Burgas.

UFC returns to the APEX with a high-stakes middleweight clash as No. 5 ranked Jared Cannonier faces off against No. 12 Caio Borralho. Adding to the excitement, elite welterweights Neil Magny and Michael Morales prepare for battle. Event Details: Date:  Saturday, August 24 Location:  UFC APEX, Las Vegas Broadcast:  ESPN+ (English & Spanish), ESPN, ESPN Deportes The action kicks off with prelims exclusively on ESPN+ at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET, followed by the main card on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET. The main event is scheduled for five rounds, with all other bouts set for three rounds. Here are the Weigh-In results for UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho. Official Weigh-In Results: Main Card: Main Event - Middleweight Bout:  Jared Cannonier (184) vs Caio Borralho (186) Co-Main Event - Women’s Strawweight Bout:  Angela Hill (115.5) vs Tabatha Ricci (115) TUF Finals Middleweight Bout:  Robert Valentin (185) vs Ryan Loder (186) TUF Finals Featherweight Bout:  Kaan Ofli (145) vs Mairon Santos (146) Welterweight Bout:  Neil Magny (170) vs Michael Morales (171) Middleweight Bout:  Edmen Shahbazyan (184.5) vs Gerald Meerschaert (185) Prelims: Lightweight Bout:  Dennis Buzukja (155.5) vs Francis Marshall (156) Middleweight Bout:  Zachary Reese (184.5) vs Jose Daniel Medina (186) Lightweight Bout:  Viacheslav Borshchev (155.5) vs James Llontop (154.5) Women’s Bantamweight Bout:  Jacqueline Cavalcanti (135) vs Josiane Nunes (136) Featherweight Bout:  Zygimantas Ramask (146) vs Nathan Fletcher (145.5) Women’s Flyweight Bout:  Wang Cong (125) vs Victoria Leonardo (125) Don't miss a second of the action as UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho takes center stage in Las Vegas. Tune in for the prelims at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT, and catch the main card live on ESPN & ESPN+ at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.

Cage Warriors - Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation - have today confirmed a date and opponent for the long-awaited return to action of lightweight champion George Hardwick at Cage Warriors 176  The Middlesbrough man will face Romania's Cristian Iorga at Cage Warriors 176 on Saturday, September 7th, at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena.  The bout will be fought over five, five minute rounds, with Hardwick’s 155lb title on the line. Defending champion Hardwick last strapped on the Famous Yellow Gloves in April of 2023, stopping Yann Liasse in the first round of their CW 152 main event clash.  The win marked Hardwick’s eighth on the bounce, with nine by way of finish, including six straight in Cage Warriors.  The MFA athlete was scheduled to return to the promotion following an appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in March of this year, however a broken jaw suffered in training saw him further side-lined.  Iorga (7-1) brings a four-fight winning streak into the bout, including three by way of a finish. A nine year veteran of the sport, he competed in five IMMAF World and European Championships. With backgrounds in Judo and Kenpo Karate to bolster his significant MMA experience, the 29 year old will be looking to spoil the CW return of one of the promotion's fan favourites. "It's been a long time coming, but George Hardwick is back in the Famous Yellow Gloves of Cage Warriors..."  said CW President Graham Boylan. "He'll be looking to retain his title and along with brother Harry, maintain their status as the only two brothers to simultaneously hold world titles in a major MMA organisation." "Cristian Iorga will have something to say about that on September 7th, though. He's a dangerous finisher with a huge upset on his mind."  "We've got a card stacked with Scottish favourites, a $50,000 PrizeFighter and a massive world title fight...we're pushing the boat out for the fans in Glasgow!" Also confirmed for CW 176 are the returns of Scottish fan favourites Reece McEwan, Chris Bungard, Kier Harvey and Sean Clancy Jr. The event will also play host to the next instalment of PrizeFighter, a $50,000 one night tournament that will grant the winner a world title shot in addition to the cash prize. All bouts will air live on  UFC Fight Pass  and international broadcast partners.

GLORY 96 takes place  October 12  live from the  RTM Stage  in  Rotterdam , the Netherlands, and will feature a huge champion versus champion superfight in the main event. GLORY welterweight world champion  Chico Kwasi (43-5, 23 KO)  puts his title on the line against GLORY lightweight world champion  Tyjani Beztati (27-4, 9 KO) . Tickets for GLORY 96 are on sale right now and can be purchased from  GLORYKickboxing.com . It’s all on the line for both world champions. Chico Kwasi can firmly establish himself his position as world number one and put his name in contention for P4P best on the planet while Tyjani Beztati has a chance to put his name in the history books and become only the third man, after Alex Pereira & Robin van Roosmalen, to win GLORY titles in two weight classes. Also announced for GLORY 96, top five welterweights  Teodor Hristov (17-3, 7 KO)  and  Robin Ciric (23-7, 7 KO)  meet, ‘Mister Cool’  Ibrahim El Bouni (41-10-1, 22 KO)  clashes with old rival  Bogdan Stoica (58-15, 40 KO)  in a rubber match, and a pair of colossal heavyweight fights in  Iancu Ionut (29-9, 11 KO)  vs.  Cihad Kepenek (23-6, 16 KO)  &  Asdren Gashi (17-4-1, 8 KO)  vs.  Colin George (23-11, 21 KO) . Fans can expect more big fights for GLORY 96 will be announced in the coming days. GLORY 96 will be available to watch live exclusively on Videoland in the Netherlands, DAZN in France & Belgium, and Bally Live & Stadium across the United States & Canada. Please check  GLORYKickboxing.com  for full global broadcast information.

The 2024 PFL Welterweight and Featherweight Playoffs come to an action-packed conclusion tomorrow following today’s official weigh-ins. The nation’s capital will play host to the action which features 2022 PFL Featherweight World Champion  Brendan Loughnane  (29-5) taking on Hawaii’s fighting pride in  Kai Kamaka III  (14-5-1) in the main event. The undefeated  Magomed Umalatov  (16-0) puts his perfect record on the line as he faces submission specialist  Neiman Gracie (13-5) in the co-main event. 2023 PFL Global Season finalist  Gabriel Braga  (14-1) and Russia’s  Timur Khizriev  (16-0) both will fight for a coveted spot in the finals, while the main card will be kicked off by a rematch between  Shamil Musaev  (18-0-1) and  Murad Ramazanov  (12-1). The PFL Washington D.C. main card will air live in the U.S. on ESPN and ESPN+ at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT. The card can be seen live in Europe and Canada on DAZN. The preliminary card will begin at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT and will air on ESPN+, as well as DAZN.Full weigh-in results are below.   PFL Washington D.C. Main Card Friday, August 23 Live on ESPN / ESPN+ / DAZN The Anthem, Washington D.C.10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Featherweight Playoff Main Event Brendan Loughnane  (146 lbs) vs.  Kai Kamaka III  (145.6 lbs) Welterweight Playoff Co-Main Event Magomed Umalatov  (170.6 lbs) vs.  Neiman Gracie  (170 lbs) Featherweight Playoff Bout Gabriel Braga  (146 lbs) vs.  Timur Khizriev  (145.8 lbs) Welterweight Playoff Bout Shamil Musaev  (170.2 lbs) vs.  Murad Ramazanov  (171 lbs) PFL Washington D.C. Early Card Friday, August 23 Live on ESPN+ / DAZN 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT Welterweight Showcase Bout Ray Cooper III  (171 lbs) vs.  Mukhamed Berkhamov (170.4 lbs) Welterweight Showcase Bout Eric Alequin*  vs.  Luca Poclit  (170.2 lbs) Featherweight Showcase Bout Tyler Diamond  (145.6 lbs) vs.  Enrique Barzola  (145.4 lbs) Featherweight Showcase Bout Jesse Stirn  (145.6 lbs) vs.  Jose Perez  (145.2 lbs) Heavyweight Showcase Bout Maxwell Djantou Nana  (263.8 lbs) vs.  Kent Mafileo (248.0 lbs) Welterweight Showcase Bout Shido Boris Esperança  (170.8 lbs) vs.  Tyler Hill  (171.0 lbs) *Eric Alequin did not weigh-in and his fight against Luca Poclit is off the card.

Ronda Rousey, the name synonymous with judo excellence, stunned the world when she became the youngest judoka to win gold at the World Junior Judo Championships at just 17. Her career-defining moment came four years later with a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But while the Olympic stage is typically the pinnacle for most athletes, Rousey had bigger plans, using her success as a launchpad to global stardom. The UFC Queen Who Changed the Game A little over four years after her Olympic triumph, Rousey shattered expectations by becoming the first women’s champion in UFC history. Despite Dana White’s initial stance that women would never fight in the Octagon, Rousey’s dominance forced a seismic shift in the sport. Today, women’s MMA is a cornerstone of the UFC, with upcoming bouts like the Grasso vs. Shevchenko trilogy at UFC 306 capturing the world’s attention. Without Rousey, the landscape of the UFC—and women’s sports as a whole—would be unrecognizable. Her transition from the Octagon to WWE posed a critical question: Could she revolutionize the world of professional wrestling the way she did in MMA? From Octagon Royalty to Wrestling Superstar Rousey’s judo expertise was pivotal in her seamless transition to mixed martial arts and later to WWE. Her first WWE match at WrestleMania 34 alongside Kurt Angle was a spectacle, where she showcased her judo prowess by taking down Triple H and forcing Stephanie McMahon into submission. The debut wasn’t just a match—it was a statement that Rousey was here to dominate. But her journey in WWE wasn’t just about the moves in the ring. Ronda Rousey: The Persona That Divided the WWE Universe In the high-octane world of WWE, charisma is king. Ronda Rousey’s wrestling abilities were never in question, but her persona struggled to resonate with the WWE audience. Unlike her time in the UFC, where her fight promotion skills were praised, Rousey found WWE’s scripted promos challenging. Her struggles on the microphone were evident, and fans often tuned out. However, her reputation as “The Baddest Woman on the Planet” kept her relevant, even when her mic skills didn’t. Defining Matches and Moments That Made History Rousey’s WWE tenure wasn’t without its highlights. Her rivalry with Alexa Bliss culminated in a historic win at SummerSlam 2018, where she captured the Raw Women’s Championship. But it was her feud with Becky Lynch that truly cemented her legacy. The anticipated showdown was derailed when Lynch suffered a concussion, but the eventual clash did not disappoint. The build-up to WrestleMania saw Rousey, Lynch, and Charlotte Flair headline the first-ever women’s main event. The triple threat match, ultimately won by Lynch, was a groundbreaking moment for WWE, solidifying Rousey’s impact on the sport. To date, it remains the only time women have closed WrestleMania, a testament to Rousey’s star power. Despite her WWE departure, Ronda Rousey’s influence on professional wrestling is undeniable. While her mic skills may have faltered, her ability to draw crowds and break barriers ensured that her WWE run will be remembered as nothing short of revolutionary. And if her recent comments are anything to go by, we may not have seen the last of the Rowdy one just yet.